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Los Angeles - San Diego - San Jose - San Francisco - Fresno - Sacramento - Long Beach - Oakland - Anaheim - Santa Ana - Riverside - Stockton
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Maricopa County - Pima County - Pinal County - Yavapai County - Mohave County - Yuma County - Coconino County - Apache County - Cochise County - Gila County - Graham County - Greenlee County - La Paz County - Navajo County - Santa Cruz County
Start with a Design:
Expert Business & Residential System Design
Our design experts have over 55 years of combined experience. We have designed tens of thousands of systems for retail, office buildings, malls, parking lots, storage facilities, airports, police stations, government facilities, apartment complexes and countless homes. Designing an effective security solution requires expertise. We have that expertise, and can design an effective system for your business or residence.
Book a 30 minute phone appointment. We'll answer your questions, provide a custom design based on your needs, and offer a line-item quote with installation options. We offer this service FREE with no purchase obligations.
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We use our custom "Backstreet Surveillance - System Design Tool" that integrates with Google Maps. This application puts us on-site. It allows us to see the structure, terrain and areas you want to secure. With absolute confidence, we can recommend best camera placement and select the right camera for each location.
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Crime Statistics for California
Overall Crime Rating:
B- (5.09% higher than national average)
High Risk Crimes:
Investing in a security camera system effectively protects your home and family from criminals. Research consistently shows that these devices deter crime, with a reduction of 65% or more. Additionally, having surveillance cameras provides valuable evidence of criminal activity occurring. Surveillance camera systems are a proven cost-effective method to prevent, record, and decrease the overall rate of crime and will provide both you and your family with a much-needed peace of mind.
View individual city crime ratings below:
Cities with Highest Crime Rate:
Cities with Lowest Crime Rate:
Los Angeles Crime Rating:
C+ (43.92% higher than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Robbery
Los Angeles is the most populous city in California and the commercial, financial, and cultural center of Southern California. It is the second-most populous city in the United States after New York City. As of 2020, it has a population of approximately 3.9 million residents within the city limits. Los Angeles has a Mediterranean climate and a diverse population. It is famous for being the home of the Hollywood film industry.
San Diego Crime Rating:
B (10.46% lower than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Vehicle Theft
San Diego is a city located on the Pacific Ocean coast of Southern California. It is right next to the Mexico-United States border. The city has a population of nearly 1.4 million people, making it the eighth-most populous city in the United States. It is also the second-most populous city in California and the seat of San Diego County. The county itself has an estimated 3.3 million residents as of 2021. San Diego is known for its mild year-round Mediterranean climate, beautiful beaches, and parks. It also has a long history with the United States Navy and has recently become a center for healthcare and biotechnology development. In terms of size, San Diego is the second-largest city in California, with Los Angeles being the largest.
San Jose Crime Rating:
B- (18.8% higher than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Vehicle Theft
San Jose is the largest city in Northern California, both in terms of population and area. In 2020, it had a population of 1,013,240, making it the most populous city in the Bay Area and the San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland Combined Statistical Area. This larger area has a population of 7.7 million and 9.7 million people respectively. San Jose ranks as the third-most populous city in California, following Los Angeles and San Diego, and the 12th-most populous in the entire United States. It is located in the Santa Clara Valley, right on the southern shore of San Francisco Bay. With an area of 179.97 sq mi (466.1 km2), it serves as the county seat of Santa Clara County. San Jose is the main component of the San Jose-Sunnyvale-Santa Clara Metropolitan Statistical Area, which is home to an estimated two million residents as of 2018.
San Francisco Crime Rating:
C+ (53.36% higher than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Robbery
San Francisco is a city in Northern California. It is known for being a commercial, financial, and cultural center. It is the fourth most populous city in California and the 17th most populous city in the United States as of 2022. The city covers a land area of 46.9 square miles and is located at the end of the San Francisco Peninsula. It is the second most densely populated large U.S. city after New York City and the fifth-most densely populated U.S. county. Among U.S. cities with over 250,000 residents, San Francisco has the highest per capita income and the sixth highest aggregate income as of 2021.
Fresno Crime Rating:
B+ (45.97% lower than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Larceny Theft
Fresno is a significant city in the San Joaquin Valley of California. It serves as the county seat of Fresno County and is the largest city in the greater Central Valley region. The city covers approximately 115 square miles (300 km2) and had a population of 542,107 as of the 2020 Census. With these numbers, Fresno ranks as the fifth-most populous city in California, the most populous inland city in California, and the 33rd-most populous city in the nation.
Sacramento Crime Rating:
C+ (43.41% higher than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Robbery
Sacramento is the capital city of California and the county seat of the same name. It is located at the confluence of the Sacramento and American Rivers in Northern California's Sacramento Valley. With a population of 524,943 in 2020, it is the fourth-largest city in Northern California, the sixth-most populous city in the state, and the ninth-most populous state capital in the United States. Sacramento is also where the California Legislature and the Governor of California are based.
Long Beach Crime Rating:
C+ (47.28% higher than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Robbery
Long Beach is a city located in Los Angeles County, California, United States. It has a population of 466,742 as of 2020, making it the 42nd-most populous city in the U.S. Long Beach is considered a charter city and is the seventh-most populous city in California. It is also noteworthy that Long Beach is the most populous city in California that is not a county seat.
Oakland Crime Rating:
D- (239.15% higher than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Robbery
Oakland is a city in California, United States. It is the county seat of Alameda County. It is also a major port on the West Coast. Oakland is the largest city in the East Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. It is the third largest city in the Bay Area and the eighth most populated city in California. In 2020, the population was 440,646. Oakland is an important trade center and economic hub for the Bay Area. The Port of Oakland is the busiest port in Northern California and the fifth busiest in the United States. The city was incorporated on May 4, 1852. Oakland is a charter city.
Anaheim Crime Rating:
B (14.51% lower than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Vehicle Theft
Anaheim is a city in northern Orange County, California, United States. It is part of the Los Angeles metropolitan area. According to the 2020 United States Census, the city has a population of 346,824. This makes it the most populous city in Orange County, the 10th-most populous city in California, and the 55th-most populous city in the United States. Anaheim has the second-largest land area in Orange County. It is famous for being the home of the Disneyland Resort, the Anaheim Convention Center, and two major sports teams: the Los Angeles Angels baseball team and the Anaheim Ducks ice hockey club.
Santa Ana Crime Rating:
B- (11.08% higher than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Vehicle Theft
Santa Ana is the county seat of Orange County, California. It is located in the Greater Los Angeles region of Southern California. The city's population was 310,227 at the 2020 census. This makes Santa Ana the second most populous city in Orange County, after Anaheim. It is also the 13th-most populous city in California and the 64th densest large city in the United States. Santa Ana serves as a major regional economic and cultural hub for the Orange Coast.
Riverside Crime Rating:
B- (22.07% higher than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Vehicle Theft
Riverside is a city in California, USA. It is located next to the Santa Ana River. It is the most populous city in Riverside County and the Inland Empire. It is about 50 miles southeast of downtown Los Angeles and is part of the Greater Los Angeles area. Riverside is the 59th-most-populous city in the US and the 12th-most-populous city in California. According to the 2020 census, it has a population of 314,998. Riverside, along with San Bernardino, is a principal city in the nation's 13th-largest Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), the Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario MSA, which has a population of 4,599,839. This makes it slightly smaller than San Francisco (4,749,008) and larger than Detroit (4,392,041).
Stockton Crime Rating:
C- (125.24% higher than national average)
Highest Risk Crime: Robbery
Stockton is a city in California's San Joaquin County. It is the largest city in the county and the 11th largest in the state. In 2020, Stockton had a population of 320,804. It has been recognized as an All-America City multiple times. The city is situated on the San Joaquin River in the northern San Joaquin Valley. It is located at the southeastern corner of a large inland river delta, which separates it from neighboring cities like Sacramento and those in the San Francisco Bay Area.
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We sell more than 30,000 security cameras nationwide each year, from government facilities, to schools, to small business and homes. We are the authority when it comes to business security cameras and home security cameras. We have over 28 years of experience with system installation and applications. Our services include site survey, system design, installation, 5 year equipment warranty and lifetime customer support.
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